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Simplify

To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Manner of action 1

Reduce 76% connected

To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

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Complicate 94% connected

Composed of two or more parts united; complex; complicated; involved.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Complicate 94% connected

Composed of two or more parts united; complex; complicated; involved.

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Align verb · 78% connection

To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line; to aline.

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Coordinate adjective · 78% connection

Equal in rank or order; not subordinate.

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Stakeholder noun · 78% connection

The holder of a stake; one with whom the bets are deposited when a wager is laid.

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Account noun · 78% connection

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanat…

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Act noun · 78% connection

Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the point of (doing).

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Aid noun · 78% connection

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; "visual aids in teaching"; "his job was to gi…

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Alleviate verb · 78% connection

To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; as, to alleviate sorrow, pain, care, et…

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Assistance noun · 78% connection

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; "visual aids in teaching"; "his job was to gi…

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Clarify verb · 78% connection

To explain something more clearly.

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Clear adjective · 78% connection

readily apparent to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that…

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Complex noun · 78% connection

Composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; a complex idea.

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Declaratory adjective · 78% connection

Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the wil…

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Diagram noun · 78% connection

Any simple drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes, or to assist a verbal explanation which refers to it; a mechanical dr…

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Ease verb · 78% connection

make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"

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Element noun · 78% connection

One of the ultimate parts which are variously combined in anything; as, letters are the elements of written language; hence, also, a s…

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Elucidation noun · 78% connection

A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration; as, one example ma…

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Epenthesis noun · 78% connection

the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier; "the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the wor…

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Essay noun · 78% connection

A composition treating of any particular subject; -- usually shorter and less methodical than a formal, finished treatise; as, an essa…

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Exegesis noun · 78% connection

Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture.

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Explanation noun · 78% connection

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanat…

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Facilitate verb · 78% connection

make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"

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